Insidus: October 2021

Friday, October 29, 2021

November 2021 On Disney Africa | New Series Alert: Mickey Mouse Funhouse Coming Soon To Disney Junior | Several Returning Shows Including The Owl House And Mira: Royal Detectives | Brand New DCOM: Spin | Alerts And More

Disney Channel:

THE OWL HOUSE
Season premiere episodes
Mondays to Thursdays, 15th to 30th November at 17:50

The Owl House is back! Fans will be delighted to hear that the adventures of Luz, a self-assured teenage human girl who accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical new world, continue in November. Season two launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays, from 15th to 30th November at 17:50.

In season two, after confronting Belos, everything in the Owl House has changed. Luz has lost her only way home, her friend the rebellious witch Eda has lost her magic, and adorable tiny warrior King is about to lose his sense of identity. But they still have each other, and together they'll work to get Luz back to the Human Realm, help Eda confront her inner demons, and find the truth about King's past.

In the first of this month’s premiere episodes, Separate Tides (Monday 15th November at 17:50), Luz feels guilty about Eda losing her powers, so she sets sail in search of a lucrative bounty to help the Owl House.

Season two of The Owl House launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays, from from 15th to 30th November at 17:50, on Disney Channel.

GABBY DURAN AND THE UNSITTABLES
Season premiere episodes
Mondays to Thursdays, 8th to 23rd November at 18:15

Intergalactic babysitting dynamo Gabby Duran returns to our screens in November, ready to take her skills to the next level! Season two of Gabby Duran and the Unsittables launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays from 8th to 23rd November at 18:15.

In season two, concerned she is taking on too much, Swift asks Gabby to take a break from babysitting. Gabby discovers Wes and Sky are secretly into each other. And when Gabby mistakenly sells a cherished family heirloom, she goes on an epic quest to get it back. Whatever the challenge, Gabby continues to do it her own way!

In the first of this month’s premiere episodes, Mom Wipe (Monday 8th November at 18:15), Dina tells Gabby she’s in over her head and forbids her from babysitting aliens!

Season two of Gabby Duran and the Unsittables launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays from 8th to 23rd November at 18:15.
on Disney Channel.

DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIES
Programming event
Fridays throughout November at 17:00, repeated at 10:40 on Saturday and 15:45 on Sunday

Disney Channel’s Friday feast for film fans continues throughout November. This month we have two special premieres for viewers, music-filled film Spin and Descendants: The Royal Wedding, the long-awaited movie based on the hit series. There are also two other classic DCOMs, so there’s a marvellous movie every Friday at 17:00, repeated on Saturday at 10:40 and at 15:45 on Sunday.

Spin (Friday 12th November at 17:00) sees Rhea discover her passion for creating DJ mixes that blend the rich textures of her South Asian culture and the world around her. Her life revolves around her eclectic group of friends, her after-school coding club, her family’s Indian restaurant and her tight-knit, multigenerational family. Everything changes when she falls for aspiring DJ Max, and her long-lost love of music is re-ignited. Rhea discovers that she has a natural gift for creating beats and producing music but must find the courage to follow her true inner talent.

In Descendants: The Royal Wedding (Friday 19th November at 17:00) Mal and Ben’s wedding is the biggest event Auradon’s ever seen, but Hades threatens to ruin it for Mal, leading to a showdown on the Isle of the Lost that could change everything!

November’s movie magic also features DCOMs Upside Down Magic (6th November) and Cadet Kelly (26th November).

Viewers can see great Disney movies on Fridays throughout November at 17:00, repeated on the following Saturday at 10:40, and Sunday at 15:45,
on Disney Channel.

Notes
- Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir airs 12 times on weekdays with 8 episodes each on Saturday and Sunday.
- Marvel's Spider-Man airs in the day and nighttime as a double bill.

Disney Junior:

MICKEY MOUSE FUNHOUSE
Series premiere episodes
Monday 15th to Friday 19th November at 17:30

Legendary Disney favourite Mickey Mouse has lots of friends, and now he and his pals have a brand new place to play: Mickey Mouse Funhouse! Join them for fun-filled adventures in our brand new series, which launches with premiere episodes from Monday 15th to Friday 19th November at 17:30.

Mickey Mouse Funhouse is a fantastical place where Funny, a magical playhouse talks and interacts with Mickey, Minnie, and their pals, and takes the gang on silly and funny adventures filled with fantasy play and wish fulfilment.

In November’s first premiere episode, Mickey the Brave! (Monday 15th November at 17:30) Mickey, Minnie, and their friends are playing Knights and Dragons when they start wondering, are dragons good or bad? To find out, Funny takes them to the Kingdom of Majestica.

Mickey Mouse Funhouse launches with premiere episodes from Monday 15th to Friday 19th November at 17:30, on Disney Junior.

SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS
Premiere episodes
Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Saturday 13th November at 11:00
The brand new animated adventures of web-slinging superhero Spidey continue on Disney Junior this month. Premiere episodes of Spidey and his Amazing Friends air on Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Saturday 13th November at 11:00.
Spidey has teamed up with Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacey) and Miles Morales to make up The Spidey Team, with some assistance from Spidey’s comical but loyal Spider-bot, TRACE-E. If Spidey finds himself in a sticky situation that needs even more super-hero power, rest assured that an Avenger pal will race in to help out. Whether it’s just The Spidey Team or adding an Avenger for the assist, these superheroes will work together to save the day!
In the first of this month’s fun-filled adventures, Pecking Prankster Pigeons / Green Thumb (Saturday 6th November at 11:00) Green Goblin uses a remote to control the city’s pigeons and invents a wicked weather machine to wreak havoc on the city!
Premiere episodes of Spidey and his Amazing Friends air on Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Saturday 13th November at 11:00, on Disney Junior.

BLUEY
Premiere episodes
Monday 22nd to Fri 26th November from 08:00
Delightful Blue Heeler dog, Bluey is back with more canine capers from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th November at 08:00.

Bluey is an inexhaustible six-year-old dog who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.
In the first of this month’s premiere episodes Dunny (Monday 22nd November at 08:00) Mum bans the girls from saying the word “dunny” instead of “toilet” because it's not a word the Queen of England would use, but the kids try and trick her into saying it anyway!
Premiere episodes of Bluey air from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th November at 08:00, on Disney Junior.

MIRA ROYAL DETECTIVE
Premiere episodes
Saturday 6th November from 13:00 to 15:30
If there’s a mystery to be solved, Mira is here! The Royal Detective returns this month to investigate puzzles and crimes in the land of Jaipur. Premiere episodes of Mira Royal Detective air back-to-back on Saturday 6th November from 13:00 to 15:30.
As royal detective to the Indian-inspired land of Jalpur, the brave and resourceful Mira travels throughout the kingdom helping royals and townspeople alike. With the help of her friend Prince Neel, her cousin Priya, and her mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, Mira uses her unique lens to investigate each case that comes her way.
In the first of November’s premieres The Case of the Mysterious Girl / Mystery on the Waterfront (Saturday 6th November at 13:00) when a mysterious girl comes into the Chai Shop, Kamala enlists Mira to find her. Then Mira cracks the case when Auntie Pushpa's gold purse and other valuables go missing.

Premiere episodes of Mira Royal Detective air back-to-back on Saturday 6th November from 13:00 to 15:30 on Disney Junior.

MINNIE’S BOW TOONS: PARTY PALACE PALS
Premiere shorts
Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th November at 17:25
Minnie and her mates had such fun planning parties they decided to start their own party planning business! See how they get on as their new series Minnie’s Bow Toons: Party Palace Pals continues with premiere episodes from Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th November at 17:25.
Join the celebrations as Minnie and Daisy open their business, The Polka Dot Party Palace! But initially it doesn’t all go to plan. In the first of this month’s premiere episodes Boing-Boing, Come Home! (Monday 15th November at 17:25) when Minnie and Daisy accidentally release a balloon animal that acts and misbehaves like a real dog, they must catch it before Baby Oinky's birthday party!
Premiere episodes of Minnie’s Bow Toons: Party Palace Pals air from Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th November at 17:25.

PRINCESS WEEK
Programming event
Monday 8th to Sunday 14th November from 18:00 to 19:30
The Disney Princesses are legendary – brave, inspirational women who have been role models for generations of girls worldwide. This month we celebrate these extraordinary women with a special Princess Event from Monday 8th to Sunday 14th November between 18:00 and 19:30.
Two of the most popular modern princesses are Sofia and Elena, and we pay tribute to them this week with a special followed by an episode from their series. As a bonus, many of the shows also feature another legendary princess.
The fun starts with Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (Monday 8th November at 18:00). In this special we journey to the kingdom of Enchancia and meet Sofia the First, a princess making her debut. After her mother marries the king, Sofia becomes a princess. She starts at the Royal Preparatory Academy, where she will be taught everything she needs to know. But can Sofia break a sorcerer’s spell and make friends with her new step-sister? Maybe, with help from her talking animal friends and some guidance from legendary Disney Princess Cinderella.
During the week many other Disney Princesses are featured in these Sofia the First and Elena of Avalor specials and episodes. These include Merida, Mulan, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Aurora, Snow White and Tiana.
Our Princess Event is essential viewing for all little princesses. It airs from Monday 8th to Sunday 14th November between 18:00 and 19:30.

Notes (affects continue from the previous month)
- Mira: Royal Detectives airs 8 times on Saturday
- Just like Cartoon Network, the channel uses 1 program (Bluey) to fill most of the airtime with little variety available on weekdays.
- Mira: Royal Detectives airs 8 times as a marathon on Saturdays while Bluey occupies on Sunday.

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After 4 Years, Universal Kids Rolls Out Internationally Through Asia As A Placeholder For Disney Channel, Could DStv Follow In The Pursuit? + Could A Rebrand Be On The Cards For The DreamWorks Channel?

NBCUniversal launched Universal Kids four years ago with content aimed at 2 to 11 year olds ranging from DreamWorks Animation, unscripted entertainment, live action shows and international programming.

Since launch, the channel has seen a significant decrease in viewership with IndieWire reporting a 30% decline in 2017, followed by a 73% drop in 2018. With the channel pulling roughly 36000 viewers as it slowly gains more viewers.

Just like Universal TV in the U.S.
Despite its poor viewership, Universal Kids was able to launch in Asia making it the first international market to have a Universal Kids on top of DreamWorks Channel where some of its content is seen.

Of course, it couldn't come at a better time seeing that The Walt Disney Company is closing 100 international channels by the end of 2021 as they opt to streaming.

DreamWorks Channel which has been seen as the international counterpart of Universal Kids (until now) has experienced immense growth in distribution with StarTimes being the only provider in Africa to supply the channel.

Seeing that Asia carries both brands, Is it possible the same could be done in Africa likely through MultiChoice's DStv?

MultiChoice offer several price plans for DStv with each have that pillar they leverage of from to get consumers to stick with that particular product.

In this case, Disney Channel was that pillar for certain consumers. So the logical thing to do would be to source out a brand that can carry similar traits such as Universal Kids or risk losing consumers.

Peacock Kids: The Future Of Universal Kids And DreamWorks Channel
NBCUniversal hosts a streaming service called Peacock which is where the name of the kids division, Peacock Kids derives from.

Peacock Kids was first spotted on YouTube when the brand took the spot of DreamWorks Channel with the page also including clips of live-action content.

NBCUniversal has 3 kids brands in total
1. Peacock Kids - for the streamers since 2020 leveraging from the other two
2. Universal Kids - exclusive to the U.S. until 2021
3. DreamWorks Channel - available outside the U.S. since 2015

Universal TV is still there despite its termination in the U.S. and Peacock's presence so maybe Universal Kids and DreamWorks Channel will continue or merge into one station regardless the American one is on autopilot.

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November 2021 On Nick Africa | Three New Series Make Their Debut Including Kamp Koral Aka SpongeBob Junior And Paw Patrol | New Episodes Of Several Shows Including The Casagrandes And Danger Force | Endless Repeats On Nick Jr And Nicktoons In A Form Of A Stunt

Nickelodeon:

KAMP KORAL SEASON 1
BRAND NEW SHOW | #101 -106
Join SpongeBob and his pals as they spend the summer building underwater campfires, catching wild jellyfish, and swimming in Lake Yuckymuckat the craziest camp in the kelp forest, Kamp Koral!
WEEKDAYS FROM 08 NOV - 19 NOV AT 16:00
RIGHT AFTER SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!

RUGRATS
NEW SERIES | EP #103-110
A reinvention of the beloved 90s cartoon, Rugrats follows a group of adventurous babies as they discover the big world around them. Lead by Tommy Pickles, this toddler crew explores the world from their pint-sized and wildly imaginative perspective.
WEEKDAYS FROM 22 NOV - 03 DEC AT 16:25
RIGHT AFTER KAMP KORAL!

DANGER FORCE SEASON 1
NEW EPISODES | #121-126
Captain Man has a new crew of superhero sidekicks - Danger Force! Captain Man and Schwoz create and run an undercover school to train the gifted kids to harness their amazing but uncontrollable superpowers to fight crime.
SUNDAYS FROM 6 NOV – 11 DEC AT 18:00

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
NEW EPISODES | EP. 259B, 260, 261B, 263B, 264, 265, 267-271
SpongeBob SquarePants is a cartoon series starring the yellow sea sponge Spongebob who lives deep in the ocean in the underwater town called Bikini Bottom. Together with his buddy the pink starfish Patrick, he experiences the craziest adventures.
WEEKDAYS FROM 08 NOV – 02 DEC AT 15:35

TYLER PERRY'S YOUNG DYLAN SEASON 2
NEW SEASON | #201-210
When Young Dylan's grandmother decides to send him to live with her affluent son's family, the Wilson family is turned upside down as lifestyles clash between a hip hop star and his stuffy cousins.
WEEKDAYS FROM 15 NOV –26 NOV AT 18:05

SIDE HUSTLE SEASON 1
NEW EPISODES | #121 -126
Side Hustle follows best friends, smart and sarcastic Lex and confident and tough Presley, as they devise a plan to make money when fireworks accidentally destroy a boat belonging to the dad of their quirky friend and neighbour, Munchy.
SUNDAYS FROM 21 NOV – 26 DEC AT 18:30

THE BUREAU OF MAGICAL THINGS
NEW SEASON | 201 -220
Teenage girl Kyra accidently discovers a world full of magic and gains magical powers. When an unexpected threat emerges, she must unite fairies, elves and humans to save them all!

WEEKDAYS FROM 22 NOV -17 DEC AT 18:30

THE CASAGRANDES SEASON 2
NEW EPISODES! | #208-217
The Casagrandes tells the story of Ronnie Anne, an independent, adventurous, 11-year-old who explores city life with her big, loving, multi-generational Mexican- American family.

WEEKDAYS FROM 11 OCT TO 02 NOV AT 15:20

DRAMA CLUB
SERIES LAUNCH! | #101-110
A mockumentary-style comedy about the inner workings of a middle school drama club. Mack is excited to take over as student director of the Drama Club and earn the new school principal's support.
WEEKDAYS FROM 25 OCT TO 05 NOV AT 18:50

THE LOUD HOUSE SEASON 5
NEW EPISODES | #508A,509-511,512A,513-517
Ever wonder what it’s like to grow up in a big family? Eleven-year-old Lincoln Loud gives viewers an inside look at how to survive the chaos of a huge household, especially as the only boy with ten sisters!
WEEKDAYS FROM 18 OCT TO 12 NOV AT 14:20

Nick Jr:

PUPPY POWER WEEKS
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS AT 12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
SATURDAY 6 & SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER
EPISODES | #511, 520, 712, 625, 525 Premiere #807
SATURDAY 13 & SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER
EPISODES | #511, 207a, 601a, 608a, 407b, 513b, 315, 212a, 407b, 411a, 606a, 702b, 714b, 718a Premier #804
SATURDAY 20 & SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER
EPISODES | #423b, 507, 608b, 615a, 107b, 122a, 210b, 304a, 510a, 521a, 604b, 611a, 613a, 619b, 715a Premier #719
SATURDAY 27 & SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER EPISODES | #305, 323, 404, 410 Premier #808
PAW Patrol is a preschool series starring a pack of six heroic puppies: Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, and Skye, who are led by a tech-savvy 10- year-old boy named Ryder.

BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES
PREMIERE EPISODE #606
Blaze and the Monster Machines is a CG interactive preschool series about Blaze, the world's greatest monster truck, and his best buddy and driver, a boy named AJ.
SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER

04:15 WAT / 05:15 CAT / 06:15 EAT & 16:15 WAT / 17:15 CAT / 18:15 EAT

Nicktoons:

MIDDLEMOST POST SEASON 1
BRAND NEW SERIES! | EP # 101 -109
WEEKDAYS FROM 01 – 12 NOV @ 17:30 WAT / 18:30 CAT / 19:30 EAT
When a reformed raincloud teams up with a shipwrecked sea-postman and a magic walrus, the three form the Middlemost Post - the wackiest and most loveable postal service on Mt. Middlemost!

WEEKEND BINGE-ATHONS!

THE LOUD HOUSE
SAT 06 & SUN 07 NOVEMBER
FROM 13:30 WAT/ 14:30 CAT / 15:30 EAT
Lounge about with the Louds (all ELEVEN of them) in the first of our NickToons November Binge-Athons!… Watch with glee as Licoln navigates his day-to-day with the antics of his very unique sisters Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lana, Lola, Lisa and Lily (whew, try say that 10 times fast!). How will he manage!?

THE CASAGRANDES
SAT 13 & SUN 14 NOVEMBER
FROM 13:30 WAT/ 14:30 CAT / 15:30 EAT
Hot off the heels of our Loud House Binge-Athon we bring you the awesome spin-off, The Casagrandes! Join Ronnie-Anne on a binge of all her excellent adventures with her large and loud family!

ALVINNN!!! AND THE CHIPMUNKS
SAT 20 & SUN 21 NOVEMBER
FROM 13:30 WAT/ 14:30 CAT / 15:30 EAT
Mi mi mi mi miiii! Who’s ready for a weekend of show-stopping adventures? WE ARE! Grab a mic, a brush or even the remote and warm up those vocal cords, because it’s time to sing the blues away with the incredible musical talents of Alvin and the Chipmunks!

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
SAT 27 & SUN 28 NOVEMBER
FROM 13:30 WAT/ 14:30 CAT / 15:30 EAT
Whooooo… Lives in a Pineapple under the sea? Whose nautical antics are mad binge-worthy? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, of course! We’re rounding off our month of weekend binge-athons with everyone’s favourite sponge, watch out, you’ll be totally absorbed!

THE BARBARIAN AND THE TROLL
NEW SERIES! | #101-113
SEASON 1
WEEKENDS FROM 02 OCT TO 7 NOV @ 18:00 WAT / 19:00 CAT / 20:00 EAT
Evan, a spirited bridge troll in search of excitement and a place to perform his songs, finds adventure when he meets Brendar, a fierce female warrior on a quest to avenge an attack on her family.
Season 1 ends with a double bill on Sunday 7 November.

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ViacomCBS Now Offers Telenovelas After Acquiring Majority Stake In Disney's TeleColombia And Estudios TeleMexico

ViacomCBS said its ViacomCBS Networks International has clinched a deal to acquire a majority stake in Spanish language content producer, Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico from Disney and the company’s founding family.

ViacomCBS International Studios, a division of VCNI, will operate Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico as a collaborative partnership with the founders. Financial terms weren’t released. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

Through this transaction, VCNI will gain access to Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico’s studio operations in both Colombia and Mexico, as well as many hours of library content, which is comprised of multifaceted entertainment spanning multiple key genres including premium series, telenovelas, films, documentaries, unscripted, kids and family, branded and digital content and live sports shows produced for various audiences.

This content will fuel ViacomCBS’ global streaming platforms including Paramount+ and Pluto TV, and its linear networks around the world. Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico will also bolster ViacomCBS’ Spanish language content production capabilities to capitalize on significant content demand in the region and worldwide.

This transaction combined with VCNI’s existing portfolio in Latin America, which includes VIS’ studio business and broadcasters Telefe in Argentina and the recently acquired Chilevisión in Chile, will position ViacomCBS as one of the leading Spanish-language content production companies in the world, the comapny said.

The deal “reinforces the company’s position as a leading worldwide producer of Spanish-language content,” said Raffaele Annecchino, President and CEO, ViacomCBS Networks International. “This content will fuel ViacomCBS’ global ecosystem across Paramount+, Pluto TV and its linear networks.”

Samuel Duque Rozo, founder and CEO of the company, will continue to exclusively support the business from a creative and strategic advisory position, and Samuel Duque Duque, current president, will lead the business. Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico will fall under the remit of Juan “JC” Acosta, president of ViacomCBS International Studios and Networks Americas.

The acquisition joins ViacomCBS’ Latin American portfolio, which includes two free-to-air broadcasters, Telefe in Argentina and Chilevisión in Chile, Paramount+; Pluto TV; ViacomCBS International Studios production hubs, YouTubec comedy channel Porta dos Fundos, and branded pay TV networks including MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Comedy Central, and consumer products.

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

New Series Alert: Die Put Coming Soon To eVOD

November looks to be the forefront of new telenovelas from eMedia's stable. Earlier in the month, it was announced that the Indian drama The Heir alongside the Afrikaans dubbed Turkish drama Wrede Stad will make their way to eExtra.

Apparently, there's a new international Emmy nominated action drama making their way to eMedia's streaming service eVOD titled Die Put.

Die Put (Çukur), run by a noble mafia family called Koçovali. When the family is in danger of losing control over The Put. Their youngest son must return to his home where he could never escape.

Since its publication, Die Put has been among the most complained works on TV. RTÜK imposed administrative fines on the channel where the series was broadcast due to scenes of armed conflict, fear, violence and torture.

With that in mind, eMedia will likely have to air it weekdays at 21:30 on eExtra or 23:00 through e.tv seeing that none of the shows allocated there air in the daytime meaning no lawsuit.

For now viewers can 10 episodes of this Turkish drama weekly on eVOD from Tuesday 2nd November alongside Impak which debuted a few weeks ago.

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NBA Moves From e.tv To SABC Sport With An Expanded Lineup: More Reasons To Believe eMedia Is Slowly Doing Away With The News & Sports Channel

The South African Broadcasting Corporation through SABC Sport is pleased to announce an exciting multiyear television broadcast rights agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA). As part of the partnership, SABC Sport will air more than 35 games throughout the season, including a Christmas game, NBA All-star Saturday Night, Conference Finals and The Finals, broadcast live or delayed, on SABC 1 and The SABC Sport Channel on DTT, TelkomOne and Openview. In addition the SABC will host a weekly magazine show "NBA Action" which covers the league's news and highlights.

The first live broadcast will kick off with a pre-game live studio presentation at 22:30 on Saturday, 30 October. Followed by the inaugural live broadcast of the 75th Anniversary Season where the Washington Wizards will host the Boston Celtics.

Due to time difference between South Africa and the United States, the live or delayed broadcasts will start between 20:00 and midnight on the same Saturday on SABC 1 and The Sport Channel.

e.tv once held rights to NBA for several years and often used News & Sport for reruns and highlights before it sudden departure from their stable.

Since the launch of SABC Sport, Openview has been creating more hype for the channel which led to speculation that News and Sport would soon be reduced to ashes.

As seen above, it looks like the SABC will be leveraging content from the News and Sport channel as eMedia seems to be diverting their focus away from sports. Not long ago, the channel stopped broadcasting La Liga.

Impact Wrestling Ain't Changing Houses

Amidst their possible exit from sport, Impact Wrestling has been added onto eVOD so it seems probable that sports may not be wiped out entirely or at not wrestling.

Over the years, wrestling has been viewed not only as a sport but general entertainment. Unlike other sports, wrestling resorts to storylines and gives each wrestler a persona to start rivalries and get viewers pumped for the action.

WWE could have some involvement with Impact's freedom from execution seeing that it once aired on e.tv as indicated below:

"Africa has always been a strong market for IMPACT Wrestling, where our passionate fans continue to engage with our content on multiple platforms,” said Ed Nordholm, Chief Corporate Officer of Anthem Sports & Entertainment and president of IMPACT Wrestling. “We are thrilled to bring professional wrestling back to e.tv, where the sport has a long history and track record of success.”

“e.tv is proud to be the home of Impact Wrestling across Sub-Saharan Africa. We received enormous traction from having aired wrestling (WWE) on our channels a few years ago, and it is only befitting that we bring back content that highly resonates with our audience. We hope to build the IMPACT Wrestling brand on our multi-channel platforms for many years to come,” added Marlon Davids, MD, echannels.

In future, we could actually see the content be transmitted on e.tv and especially eExtra now that the whole streamlining has reduced the reruns on the channel.

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THE INDIANS ARE COMING, THE INDIANS ARE COMING!!! As Zee Enterprises Launches Additional Channels To StarTimes, Openview And MultiChoice's DStv

Earlier in the month, it was announced through several media outlets that WION would make their way to DStv later this month which might have been pushed to November.

Not only that Zee Cinema which is currently available on StarTimes might make their way to the pay-tv giant as they've seemingly started testing out the channel.

Amidst the losses of several international channels part of it due to the rise in streaming. MultiChoice has been investing in more African production to fill that gap while StarTimes hasn't done much throughout the year or at least not until now.

According to sources, StarTimes is set to add three channels Zee TV, Zee One and Zee Tamil from Zee Enterprises which will likely anger some consumers seeing that they already have an extensive lineup of Bollywood entertainment not to mention these channels don't offer anything similar to the channels lost.

Zee TV which is currently available on DStv serves as a Hindi entertainment channel offering a variety of series and movies while Zee Tamil is like the main channel except in another language with its own programming.

Zee One which is very likely adapted from the German counterpart copied Zee World and dubbed their programming. My guess would be the revived version will cater for English viewers which would serve as a rival to Zee World on DStv seeing that it will likely come as a repeats channel.

Basically, MultiChoice and StarTimes are introducing three different channels (as mentioned) while one platform has all theirs coming from India the other adds Me as an accessory in this Indian extravaganza.

Zee One will also be added to Openview despite having eExtra having content from the channel which leads to the question on what is gonna happen to the content on there.

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Friday, October 22, 2021

November 2021 On WarnerMedia Africa | Wesley Snipes Festival On TNT | Jellystone Makes Its Debut On Cartoon Network | Preschool Galore On Boomerang | More

TNT:

BODY BROKERS
TNT ORIGINAL MOVIE
Brought to Los Angeles for treatment, a recovering junkie soon learns that the rehab centre is not about helping people -- it's merely a cover for a multibillion dollar fraud operation that enlists addicts to recruit other addicts.

STUNTS
This section is thematic featuring a selection of movies. The channel will introduce 3 stunts this month Wild Rides, The Super Saga Spree! and Wesley Snipes Fan Month.

Cartoon Network:

JELLYSTONE
NEW SERIES
Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and other residents of Jellystone cross paths in fun and ridiculous ways, turning everyday activities into hilarious pandemonium.

TEEN TITANS GO! SEASON 7
NEW SEASON
The superheroes Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy love saving the world. But after they decide to stop fighting crime, things do not go as planned.

CRAIG OF THE CREEK SEASON 3
NEW EPISODES
Craig of the Creek follows a young boy, Craig, and his two friends, Kelsey and JP, as they go on adventures within a world of untamed, kid-dominated wilderness in the creek.

Boomerang:

DINO RANCH
NEW SERIES
Two young cowboys and a young cowgirl travel lands where modern-day dinosaurs roam around.

GRIZZY AND THE LEMMINGS
NEW EPISODES
Grizzy, a grizzly bear, takes over the forest ranger's house every time he leaves and considers it as his own. This changes when a tribe of lemmings also moves into the house.

LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS
NEW EPISODES
A compilation of the misadventures of the various classic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and more.

Other possible developments:
- Kikoumba and Zig & Sharko new episodes on Boomerang with Ninjago on Cartoon Network.

- Bionic Max might launch on Cartoon Network.

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Updated: Utsav Next Target Could Be The Star Channels Currently On DStv, StarSat, Zuku TV And Openview + Disney Channel And Disney Junior Could Go Off Air Sooner Than Expected As Disney Shifts Its Focus Towards Streaming

Later this week, Disney and Star in India announced that they would exit from the English general entertainment industry which resulted in the termination of most of their channels with Hindi channels taking their spot.

The Walt Disney Company revealed plans to close 100 international Disney channels before the FY22 with more Disney Channels expected to close in Europe as streaming looks to be the brands top priority.

The likely reason for Star's demise is due to Disney+ since The Walt Disney Company took the Star branding for their streaming service so Star India keeping it for English viewers would only cause confusion.

Earlier this year, the UK & Europe rebranded their Star channels to Utsav with the changes applicable to viewers of those regions. Of course, there's several signs that the branding will be duplicated in more countries.

Vijay TV is the only channel internationally to use that adapt to that branding and Star India is seemingly testing out the Utsav branding through the StarPlus and Star Gold channel in Africa.

Star Life being the only English channel in Africa will have to create some distance from Star India or join the party seeing that they're exiting the audience it's catered for.

The European counterpart manages the Star channels in Africa so it seems logical for the Utsav branding to enter the region the question would have to be why delay the switch, could Star Life have some involvement perhaps?

The Disney Africa Facebook page stopped promoting content from Disney Channel and moved it to the Disney Africa Channels page (formerly Disney Junior Africa) with the main page likely to be used as a portal to promote Disney+.

The UK, Asia, Italy and Australia already lost Disney Channel and Disney Junior so it doesn't seem far fetched to think the same fate awaits the Disney Channels in Africa.

The Walt Disney Company is set out to be another Netflix. Even if that means cutting the cord of several channels in markets where cable is dominating the circuit.

In November, Disney Channel and Disney Junior have seemingly hit the reruns button with the main channel airing reruns of Gigantosaurus.

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November 2021 On Da Vinci Kids Africa | New Seasons Of Two Seasons Alongside Continuing New Episodes Including Mily Miss Questions | World Science Day

Kids Programmes
My Petsaurus – NEW SEASON
From November 15th
Join Smorph to discover and master new technology skills with each adventure he takes. Learn more about electricity and electronic components, and find out what helps Smorph to solve the kind of real world problems that people face everyday.

Do You Know? – NEW SEASON
From November 15th – Monday to Friday 09:00
This mischevious theatre troop will take you on a fun and adventurous journey through the daily life of the Middle Ages. Science, arts, culture, and of course chivalry too: they will leave no stone unturned.

Continuing Kids Programmes

Mily Miss Question – NEW EPISODES
Every day 08:45
Growing up with her little sister Lola and her big brother Luc, nine-year-old Mily is trying to make sense of the world. Why does she feel so jealous of her sister? What does it mean to be happy? In this show we watch Mily explore the answers to her life questions.

Doki – NEW EPISODES
Saturdays 09:00
Seven-year-old Doki and his best friends are ‘Team Doki’ and they’ll travel the globe and beyond, to find answers to their questions about science, nature and the world we live in. Wherever they go, it’s sure to be a funny and fascinating learning expedition!

Monthly Special
World Science Day
Wednesday, November 10th from 07:00 to 16:20
07:00 PinCode
07:30 Darwin & Newts
07:50 Marvellous Makes Lab
08:00 Addison
09:15 The Fixies
09:40 Kosmix
10:10 Do You Know?
11:10 When I Grow Up
11:25 Did I Mention Invention?
11:50 ScienceXplosion
11:55 Did I Mention Invention?
12:20 ScienceXplosion
12:25 One Stop Science Shop
12:45 ScienceXplosion
12:55 One Stop Science Shop
13:15 Cubs
13:25 Science Max
13:45 ScienceXplosion
13:55 Science Max
14:20 ScienceXplosion
14:25 Science Max
14:45 ScienceXplosion
14:55 Xploration DIY SCI
15:20 ScienceXplosion
15:25 Xploration DIY SCI
15:45 ScienceXplosion
15:55 Xploration DIY SCI
16:15 ScienceXplosion

Early Morning with Da Vinci
Every day from 06:00
06:00 Do You Know?
06:30 Siesta Z
06:45 The Treehouse Stories
06:50 Marvellous Makes Lab
07:00 PinCode
07:30 The Fixies
07:45 Darwin & Newts
08:15 Addison
08:30 Kosmix
08:45 Mily Miss Questions

SABC, e.tv And DStv Ratings For September 2021

SABC 1:

Uzalo - 6 879 581
Generations the Legacy - 5 960 469
Skeem Saam - 5 034 935
Zulu News - 3 255 785
Xhosa News - 3 038 099
Hush Money (Drama) - 2 544 931
The Estate (Drama) - 2 401 695
Uzalo (Repeat) - 2 383 826
Orange Couch (Documentary) - 2 362 754
Isiko (Variety) - 2 308 811
Skeem Saam (Repeat) - 2 295 300
Dstv Premiership Mamelodi Sundowns vs Ka - 2 277 154
The Braai Show with Cassper - 2 205 882
Royalty Soapie Awards 2021 - 2 204 426
Real Goboza - 2 186 128
Live Amp - 2 125 947
Born Legends (Reality) - 2 075 853
Khumbul' Ekhaya - 2 006 882
Now or Never - 1 989 427
Side Dish (Drama) - 1 937 322

SABC 2:

Muvhango - 3 696 060
Presidential Address - 2 535 570
Live Lotto Draw - 2 081 154
7De Laan - 1 092 977
My Father My Hero (Drama) - 999 238
Mmalonya (Drama) - 889 885
Muvhango (Omnibus) - 801 984
Tlhakantsuke (Drama) - 743 098
Ses/Tsw/Sep News News - 726 229
Nuus - 703 432
Vutha (Drama) - 667 464
Die Sentrum - 617 106
Venda/Tsonga News - 607 324
Morning Live - 602 002
Muvhango (Repeats) - 597 942
Skeem Saam (Repeats) - 587 625
Behind the Scene: Stand up South Africa - 573 209
Speak Out - 572 545
Uzalo (Repeat) - 523 487
Bone of My Bones - 511 761

SABC 3:

Fwc Qatar 2022 Bafana Bafana vs Ghana - 1 031 635
Con Air (Movie) - 673 524
Earth's Greatest Rivers - 529 749
Face Off (Movie) - 521 149
Earth's Greatest Seasons - 492 024
When the Bough Breaks (Movie) - 446 389
The Estate (Omnibus) - 429 875
Gone in Sixty Seconds (Movie) - 426 033
One Winter Weekend (Movie) - 404 017
News - 387 841
Wild Orphans Rescue - 373 936
The Estate (Repeat) - 356 593
Mtn 8 Swallows Fc vs Cape Town City - 345 661
Knowing (Movie) - 341 778
Mtn 8 Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows - 338 531
Lakeview Terrace (Movie) - 326 127
Season for Love (Movie) - 322 033
The Insider Sa (Repeat) - 314 821
Music - 301 762
Challenge SOS Yent - 291 793

e.tv:

Scandal - 5 747 350
House of Zwide - 4 436 548
Imbewu - 3 839 841
Durban Gen - 2 330 467
Family Feud South Africa - 2 087 831
Presidential Address - 2 030 158
Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengence (Movie) - 1 961 740
Imbewu (Repeat) - 1 898 879
Thor: Ragnarok (Movie) - 1 863 132
The Millennium Menace (Movie) - 1 812 450
Spider-Man Homecoming (Movie) - 1 788 913 24
Mission Impossible: Fallout (Movie) - 1 745 088
Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation (Movie) - 1 719 262
Deur Dik En Dun - 1 673 478
E.TV News - 1 658 161
Checkpoint - 1 631 681
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (Movie) - 1 607 710
Durban Gen (Repeat) - 1 570 445
Scandal (Repeat) - 1 541 749
South Africa Tonight News - 1 527 879

DStv:

MOJA Uyajola 9/9 - 1 580 680 & 1 998 751
MZAN Gomora - 1 150 255 & 1 414 916
MZAN The Queen (Movie) - 1 020 632 & 1 225 194
MOJA Isencane Lengane - 899 077 & 1 093 646
MZAN The Queen (Drama) - 878 412 & 1 069 511
MZAN Diep City - 809 535 & 975 682
MOJA Giants of the City - 791 241 & 946 040
MZAN Nqobile - 710 821 & 864 018
MZAN Idols SA - 709 655 & 836 870
MZAN Our Perfect Wedding - 707 123 & 833 636
MOJA Dloz'lami - 703 104 & 816 296
MZAN Uthando Nesthembu - 699 028 & 832 398
MZAN The River - 690 960 & 842 275
MZAN Mnakwethu - 691 055 & 842 290
MOJA Mamazala - 594 503 & 676 098
MWET Our Perfect Wedding - 559 688 & 770 652
MOJA No Excuse Pay Your Papgeld - 555 609 & 647 191
MZAN Abomama - 537 372 & 668 234
MZAN Epk:Tarzan - 492 941 & 569 857
MWET Ifalakhe - 450 548 & 594 111
MZAN Unefa - 448 376 & 579 370
MOJA Rea Tsotella - 437 261 & 528 586
MOJA Uthando Noxolo - 430 847 & 522 723
MBIO Izulu Lami My Secret Sky (Movie) - 419 951 & 629 198
MOJA 1st Wife vs 2nd Wife - 409 965 & 497 536
MZAN Wangkolota - 391 983 & 439 275
MWET The River (Drama, Repeat) - 390 129 & 468 053
MWET Ring of Lies - 386 951 & 465 938
MWET The Queen (Drama, Repeat) - 362
MWET The River (Movie) - 359 310 & 469 694

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

South Africa Rise As TLNovelas Becomes TLRepeats Later In November As Most Of The Shows Finish Their Run + Someone Might Be Working To Get It In High Definition

Similar to StarTimes that restarted Timeless Dizi Channel, TLNovelas is seemingly hitting the rewind button on weekdays later in November when The Power Of Destiny, The Tempest and My Sweet Curse reach their climax.

Earlier this month, A Shelter For Love was set to make its debut only for viewers to awaken to extra repeats for My Sweet Curse which led the speculation that the channel was a gonner like EVA.

One thing for certain it doesn't look like the channel is ending as MultiChoice is seemingly testing out another version possibly an HD or Portuguese feature with no indicator on whether it's applicable to viewers outside of South Africa.

TLNovelas has been having signal interference for DStv viewers in South Africa for literally a year with no help from customer care a years worth of programming went down the drain - hopefully that matter is resolved now that most of their lineup is repeats.

The following shows confirmed for the channel in the month of November include:

1. Rodes To Destiny - formerly seen on FOX Life

2. Fooled Into Love - formerly seen on EVA

3. I Dare You To Leave - formerly seen on EVA

4. Crown Of Tears

Other titles awaiting confirmation include:

1. Teresa

2. Passion And Power

3. The Life Of Estella Carillo

THERE'S NO CONFIRMATION IF SIGNAL INTERFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA PLAYED A PART IN THE RERUNS. IT IS THE FESTIVE PERIOD AND MOST CHANNELS FILL THEIR LINEUP WITH REPEATS AS LESS VIEWERS TUNE IN DURING THAT PERIOD.

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With Turkish Fanfare On The Rise, Could e.tv Or Timeless Dizi Channel Pick Up This Historical Drama, The Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem?

In a short span of time Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) and e.tv managed to win the heart of viewers with their dedicated selection of Turkish shows which makes it hard to decide which brand does it better.

TDC brought shows such as Karadayi, Bana Sevmeyi Anlat (Wings Of Love) and Al Yazmalım (The Red Scarf) while e.tv brought shows such as Paramparça (Broken Pieces, Gebroke Harte), Kara Sevda (Dark Love, Bittersoet) and Elif. Both offered series such as Kuzgun (Voelvry) and Kurt Seyit & Shura but which one of these two will be first to air The Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem (Magnificent Century: Kösem)?

Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem, recounts the life of Mahpeyker Kösem Sultan, a slave girl who became the most powerful woman in Ottoman history after she was captured and sent to the harem of Sultan Ahmed I.

The series stars actress Nurgül Yeşilçay, Beren Saat and Anastasia Tsilimpiou who portray the titular role in three different ages of her life, while actors Ekin Koç, Boran Kuzum, Taner Ölmez, Metin Akdülger and Tugay Mercan were cast as different sultans of the Ottoman dynasty.

Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem debuted back in 2015 and serves as a sequel to the 2011 series which might air only on TDC as their shows go from the late 2000s with e.tv going through the mid 2010s, Muhteşem Yüzyıl which is based on the life of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, the longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and his wife Hürrem Sultan, a slave girl who became the first Ottoman Haseki Sultan.

With streaming taking over the way one views their programming on TV. It wouldn't be shocking if these brands were to air it on their streaming services before making their linear debut.

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